The science fiction action horror film 'Ghosts of Mars,' directed by John Carpenter and starring Natasha Henstridge and Ice Cube, was released in United States theaters.
Principal photography for 'Ghosts of Mars' began, marking the start of production on John Carpenter's sci-fi horror movie.
Scientists discover ancient artifacts on Mars indicating the presence of a lost civilization.
Humans establish a mining colony on Mars to extract valuable resources.
Members of the Mars colony begin showing signs of possession by ancient Martian spirits.
A specialized police squad is sent to Mars to investigate and contain the possession outbreak.
The police unit is ambushed by possessed colonists resulting in casualties within the team.
Captain Andrea 'Ace' Weaver uncovers that the possessions are linked to ancient Martian spirits possessing the bodies of colonists.
The police unit engages in a final confrontation with the possessed colonists to regain control of the colony.
To end the possession, the team destroys the ancient Martian relics that are the source of the spirits.
Survivors evacuate the Mars colony and authorities secure the area to prevent further incidents.
